A _______________ is a review of a conviction for a minor offense by a court of limited jurisdiction by conducting a new trial instead of merely reviewing the record of the initial trial

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


trial de novo

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Perfect reliability and validity in the social sciences is possible to achieve with the correct research design

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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If petty offenses were subject to the same punishment as more serious crimes, offenders would choose the worst crime: this is referred to as the concept of:

A) ?marginal deterrence. B) ?"the tipping point. C) ?specific deterrence. D) ?general deterrence.

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In Pena v. New York State Division for Youth, the Supreme Court ruled that hand restraints and tranquilizing drugs in juvenile correctional facilities violated the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of community policing listed in the text?

a. Limiting the discretion of patrol officers b. Proactive policing c. Engaging the community d. Recognition of the crime control, crime prevention, and service provision functions of law enforcement

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